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Grand Design Solitude Recall 20V523: Propane line may touch fridge burner, risking gas leak and fire

NHTSA campaign 20V523, reported August 28, 2020, 8,161 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The liquid propane supply line running through the lower exterior refrigerator compartment may contact the refrigerator's burner tube. Over time this contact can damage the line and cause a propane gas leak.

An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

An authorized dealer will inspect the propane supply line for damage and replace it if needed. Lines near the burner tube will also be wrapped in thermal foil heat barrier material and secured away from the burner with additional P-clamps, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V523Grand Design RV, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Problem
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, possibly damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak.
Risk
An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP supply line for damage, replacing it as necessary. All lines in the vicinity of the burner tube will be wrapped in a thermal foil heat barrier material, then secured away from the burner tube of the refrigerator with additional P-clamps, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910021.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Grand Design Solitude20172018201920202021